Queen of the desert: From tan to toffee, camel is the most elegant shade for the home

There’s one colour everyone is talking about this season: camel. The fashion set can’t get enough of this luxe hue and neither can interiors fans, with butterscotch, tan and sand bringing elegance to our homes.

Use on its own as a block of colour, in stripes, spots and even florals, or offset with shots of brighter or darker colours for an upbeat look.

‘With toned down, understated fashion the order of the day, camel has had a revival and the trend continues into the home,’ says Fionnuala Johnston, B&Q’s design manager. ‘Camel is a colour that exudes warmth, simplicity and elegance, plus it suits the season perfectly, without making a home look boring.’

Work the look by layering textures and shades, such as a tan leather sofa piled high with toffee, coffee and caramel cushions in wool, silk and felt.

Combine with red or black for a dramatic statement or hot pinks and blue for a more modern look.

Choose a statement piece in a luxurious tan wool or opulent velvet or paint walls in Kevin McCloud’s serene Elements of Colour palette for Fired Earth, ranging from palm honey to stone ochre.

‘Camel is a classic and luxurious choice that fits in with most interior designs,’ says Lily & Lime’s Allie Moreland. ‘It even looks fabulous in budget fabrics.’